Can you use one of the tow bars like the one in the link below to move
a 600 coupe?
http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=260
thanks
towing 72 coupe
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henry c tate
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Re: towing 72 coupe
I have towed my honda coupe many times in the past, once from San Diego
to New Jersey. I have used a 2 wheel dolly the most, but I have used one
like shown in your link. The tow bar can be bolted to the hold-down
loops under the bumper brackets. be sure the ball hitch height is low
enough to be close to level. Don't attempt to pull by bumper, as it will
bend. battery must be disconnected, and key in unlocked position so
steering wheel is free to move.
Henry Tate
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:04:08 -0000 "Mike Rosner"
writes:
to New Jersey. I have used a 2 wheel dolly the most, but I have used one
like shown in your link. The tow bar can be bolted to the hold-down
loops under the bumper brackets. be sure the ball hitch height is low
enough to be close to level. Don't attempt to pull by bumper, as it will
bend. battery must be disconnected, and key in unlocked position so
steering wheel is free to move.
Henry Tate
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:04:08 -0000 "Mike Rosner"
writes:
> Can you use one of the tow bars like the one in the link below to
> move
> a 600 coupe?
http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=260
> thanks
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JOHN BURKHIMER
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Re: towing 72 coupe
Mike,
I have used a u-haul tow dolly to tow mine from Cinncinatti to philadelphia.
it's a close tight fit in regards to the wheels on the ramps....but it will
work. i did not use the one on the link shown though.
John B
I have used a u-haul tow dolly to tow mine from Cinncinatti to philadelphia.
it's a close tight fit in regards to the wheels on the ramps....but it will
work. i did not use the one on the link shown though.
John B
Re: towing 72 coupe
I have built with square tubing a craddle with a tow hitch. I slide it
under the H600 or my NSU prinz, wrap a small chain around the rear springs
and a hook over the front lower control arms and crank up the trailer type
of crank lift by the hitch. I then tow the microcar using the back wheels
as a trailer. With the H600's, the front wheels are suspended in the air
with no affect on the drive train. The craddle is a "V" shape with an angle
iron cross piece that fits under the front of the car. It is easy to store
sideways or under a vehicle.
Ron Ron@...
under the H600 or my NSU prinz, wrap a small chain around the rear springs
and a hook over the front lower control arms and crank up the trailer type
of crank lift by the hitch. I then tow the microcar using the back wheels
as a trailer. With the H600's, the front wheels are suspended in the air
with no affect on the drive train. The craddle is a "V" shape with an angle
iron cross piece that fits under the front of the car. It is easy to store
sideways or under a vehicle.
Ron Ron@...
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riceburner006
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Re: towing 72 coupe
--- In anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com, "ron" wrote:
a way to tow these cars! riceburner006> I have built with square tubing a craddle with a tow hitch. I slide it
> under the H600 or my NSU prinz, wrap a small chain around the rear springs
> and a hook over the front lower control arms and crank up the trailer type
> of crank lift by the hitch. I then tow the microcar using the back wheels
> as a trailer. With the H600's, the front wheels are suspended in the air
> with no affect on the drive train. The craddle is a "V" shape with an angle
> iron cross piece that fits under the front of the car. It is easy to store
> sideways or under a vehicle.
> Ron Ron@...
> Ron that's interesting! Would like to know more,as I always wanted
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Rosner"
> To: Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:04 PM
> Subject: [anzhonda600owners] towing 72 coupe
> > Can you use one of the tow bars like the one in the link below to move
> > a 600 coupe?
http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=260
> > thanks
Re: towing 72 coupe
Thanks for all the responses...
Any pictuires?
Any pictuires?
On 3/10/06,
riceburner006
wrote:
> --- In
> anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> , "ron" wrote:
> > I have built with square tubing a craddle with a tow hitch. I > slide it > > under the H600 or my NSU prinz, wrap a small chain around the rear > springs > > and a hook over the front lower control arms and crank up the
> trailer type
> > of crank lift by the hitch. I then tow the microcar using the > back wheels > > as a trailer. With the H600's, the front wheels are suspended in > the air > > with no affect on the drive train. The craddle is a "V" shape
> with an angle
> > iron cross piece that fits under the front of the car. It is easy > to store > > sideways or under a vehicle.
> > Ron Ron@...
> > Ron that's interesting! Would like to know more,as I always wanted
> a way to tow these cars! riceburner006
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Rosner"
> > To: anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:04 PM
> > Subject: [anzhonda600owners] towing 72 coupe
> > > Can you use one of the tow bars like the one in the link below > to move > > > a 600 coupe?
> http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=260
> > > thanks
Re: towing 72 coupe
Yes, but you'll need something to attach to. Here's a device my brother made for me. Prior to this fixture I used a 4x4 with rope laced around it (and the bumper). It works great, but many 600s have tweaked bumpers, and the gap at the bumper bracket is critical.
Connecting to the tie-downs is a little risky. They were for the ship and not meant to be a tow fixture. However, I have seen some tie-downs that have been beefed up.
Mike Rosner wrote:
Connecting to the tie-downs is a little risky. They were for the ship and not meant to be a tow fixture. However, I have seen some tie-downs that have been beefed up.
Mike Rosner wrote:
> Can you use one of the tow bars like the one in the link below to move > a 600 coupe?
> http://store.uhaul.com/product_detail.aspx?id=260
> thanks